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Most people stay in Kaiserslautern, which lies 80 miles southwest of Frankfurt, Germany, either to attend the Gartenschau, the annual garden exhibition running from April to October, or because of military business. Kaiserslautern hosts the largest US military community outside the continental United States. Despite this presence, Kaiserslautern hotels reflect its small town sensibility.

Hotel Altes Zollamt

Located near the city center and train station, the Hotel Altes Zollamt offers 33 stylishly decorated nonsmoking rooms with either hardwood floors or blue carpeting and modern furnishings. Clean, simple lines give guestrooms a minimalist feel. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, hypoallergenic bedding, minibar, writing desk, either a balcony or terrace, soundproof windows, and a private bathroom with shower. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed either in guestrooms or on the outdoor terrace. Guests can take advantage of the laundry facilities as well as the conference room, which has a computer projector and direct access to the terrace. The Zollamt rents bicycles for guests to explore the city and two apartments with fully equipped kitchens for guests who plan to stay in Kaiserslautern for an extended period. Hotel Altes Zollamt Buchenlochstraße 1 67663 Kaiserslautern 011-49-631-3166-6 hotel-zollamt.de

Novotel Kaiserslautern

Next to the Pfälzerwald park and close to the Fritz Walter soccer stadium, the Novotel Kaiserslautern offers 149 guestrooms—88 of which are nonsmoking—and 4 suites with Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access, satellite TV, writing desk, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with tub. Rooms have modern furnishings and dark, patterned carpeting. Early risers can enjoy coffee, tea, and toast from 4 a.m. each morning. On the weekends, a breakfast buffet is available until 1 p.m. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor heated pool, relax in the sauna, get some sun in the solarium, or enjoy a meal at the on site Dorado restaurant, which specializes in Mediterranean food and has outdoor seating during the summer. The Novotel rents bicycles for guests to enjoy the park and explore the city and welcomes families. The Dorado restaurant provides a children’s menu; and the Novotel greets families with a personalized children’s gift. Babysitting is available upon request. Novotel Kaiserslautern Saint-Quentin-Ring 1 67663 Kaiserslautern 011-49-631-2015-0 novotel.com

Hotel Lautertaler Hof

Located near Kaiserslautern’s shopping district, a block away from the annual garden exhibition (Gartenschau), and along a bus line that can take guests to most of the city’s tourist destinations, the family-run Hotel Lautertaler Hof offers 21 guestrooms with free high-speed Internet access, cable TV, pay minibar, writing desk, and private bathroom with either a tub or shower. The Hotel also rents an apartment with a full kitchen. Each morning, the Hotel serves an extensive complimentary breakfast buffet. The hotel’s front desk normally closes at 9:30 p.m. If you plan on arriving later, please contact the hotel so that someone can plan to greet you and check you in. Hotel Lautertaler Hof Mühlstraße 31 67659 Kaiserslautern 0631 3726-0 lautertalerhof.de

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Based in New York City, Seth Silberman has written and edited articles for various websites since 2006. His articles have been published in numerous books and scholarly journals as well as in "VIBE" magazine, "Paste" magazine, "Creative Loafing Atlanta" and "The Hartford Courant." Silberman holds a Doctor of Philosophy in comparative literature from University of Maryland, College Park.